RED VELVET CUPCAKES WITH COCONUT FROSTING

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There's no better way to celebrate being together than with these fun-loving cupcakes. -Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon white vinegar
FROSTING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in food coloring and vanilla. Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine buttermilk and vinegar. Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition., Fill foil or paper-lined muffin cups two-thirds full. Bake 18-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Stir in 1 cup coconut. Frost cupcakes. , Toast remaining coconut; sprinkle over cupcakes. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

cathy kish
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These cupcakes were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Bryce Brent
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These cupcakes were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I loved the coconut frosting.


john werner
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I've made these cupcakes several times and they always turn out great. They're my go-to recipe for red velvet cupcakes.


ErumShahbaz Malik
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These cupcakes were the perfect addition to my holiday party. They were festive and delicious.


Bismark Asare
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I made these cupcakes for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Raul Saavedra
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These cupcakes were a big hit with my kids. They loved the red velvet cake and the coconut frosting.


Gold Star Star
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I'm not a baker, so I was hesitant to try this recipe. But I'm so glad I did! The cupcakes turned out perfect.


KillUrSlfL8R
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These cupcakes were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They were absolutely delicious.


ShahZain Offical
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I was disappointed with these cupcakes. The cake was bland and the frosting was too sweet.


Nikola Sovljanski
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These cupcakes were so cute and festive. They were perfect for my Valentine's Day party.


Ceffisslah Dansan
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The cupcakes were a bit dry, but the frosting was amazing. I would make these again, but I would add some extra moisture to the cake batter.


Mercedes Camargo
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These cupcakes were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I loved the combination of red velvet and coconut.


Raseeda Nedi
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I'm not a huge fan of red velvet cake, but these cupcakes were surprisingly delicious. The coconut frosting was the perfect complement to the cake.


Muhammad Sabbir
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These red velvet cupcakes with coconut frosting were a hit at my party! They were moist and fluffy, and the frosting was light and airy. I will definitely be making these again.